The Division of Criminal Justice monitors compliance with the Core Requirements of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act (JJRA) of 2018 (formerly the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA)). The purpose of this law is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based approach to the problems of juvenile delinquency.
The Core Requirements of the JJRA include:
- Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders
- Sight and Sound Separation of Juveniles and Adult Inmates
- Jail Removal
All of these provide protections to juveniles that are detained or confined in a variety of facility types. It is incumbent upon all agencies and departments to assist the state in maintaining compliance, to assure safe and appropriate holding of juveniles, and to retain these funds for juvenile justice programming. Failure to maintain compliance with these core requirements could result in a decrease in OJJDP Title II Formula funding to the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ).
Laws & Regulations
Federal
- Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (JJRA) – H.R. 6964
- Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (JJDPA)
- Redlined Version of JJDPA – Amended by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018
- The Partial Final Rule (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP))
- Federal Definitions
- State Compliance Frequently Asked Questions
- Rescinded Policies by DOJ
- OJJDP Compliance with the Core Requirements of the JJDPA
- Key Amendments to the JJRA of 2018 (OJJDP Fact Sheet)
State
- Colorado H.B. 18-1156 - Holding Limitations for Truants
- Colorado Children’s Code (2018) Under the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) both Titles 18 and 19 define and address issues of detaining juveniles
- Colorado H.B. 06-1112 - Authority given to DCJ to conduct JJDPA compliance monitoring and the option to fine Sheriffs and Police Chiefs $1000 for not allowing the Division to conduct compliance monitoring.
- State Definitions
- Duties of the Division C.R.S. 24-33.5-503 (2017)
Colorado’s Policy, Procedures, & Guidance
Colorado’s Compliance Monitoring Policy and Procedures
- Colorado’s Compliance Monitoring Policy and Procedures including the following:
- Valid Court Order Process
- Secure Juvenile Holding Log Process (including the use of Dropbox)
- On-site Facility Visits
Guidance Documents
Documents currently under revision.
- JJDPA - JJRA Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies
- JJRA of 2018 Guidance for Secure Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities
- DCJ Guidance on Temporary Holding Facilities
Forms and Certifications
Forms
Valid Court Order Forms
- Colorado’s Valid Court Order (VCO) Process
- VCO Required Forms 1, 2, and 3
- JJRA’s Valid Court Order Updates
Facility Classification Certifications of Compliance
Title II Formula Compliance Monitoring Annual Plans & Reports
Compliance Monitoring Plans
Coming soon!
Compliance Monitoring Reports
- 2019 Compliance Monitoring Report
- 2019 Compliance Monitoring Approval Letter
- 2018 Compliance Monitoring Report
- 2018 Compliance Monitoring Approval Letter from OJJDP
- 2017 Compliance Monitoring Report
- 2017 Compliance Monitoring Approval Letter from OJJDP
Jail Removal
Partners, Resources, & Facilities
Facilities
- Facility Types and Classifications
- Youthful Offender System CRS 18-1.3-407 and CRS 18-1.3-407.5 Overview (2019)
Colorado’s 2019-20 CM Monitoring Universe
- Police departments
- County sheriff's offices and jails
- Juvenile detention and correctional facilities
- Colorado court holding facilities
- Colorado Youthful Offender System (YOS)
- Colorado adult prisons
- Juvenile Assessment Centers (JAC)
(as of 6-17-20)
For more information, contact Colorado's JJDPA/JJRA Compliance Monitor
Mona L. Barnes
Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ)
Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance (OAJJA)
Colorado JJDPA/JJRA Compliance Monitor
Work Cell: 720.584.2434
E-mail: monal.barnes@state.co.us